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JIB 4022

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,863 mi
Last recorded10,863 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 4022
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,548cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,863 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 10,863 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 10,862 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 10,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 9,486 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 9,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 7,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 7,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 7,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,789 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 6,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,519 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 3,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,224 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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JIB 4022 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIB 4022, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JIB 4022?

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What year was JIB 4022 registered?

JIB 4022 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is JIB 4022 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 4022 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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